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HAM Radio 101

Ham Radio 101: Reasons Why It’s a Smart Idea to Save Your Original Manufacturer’s Shipping Box

DX Engineering is always looking for ways to make your purchasing experience with us exceptional, from your initial contact on the web or with one of our experienced reps to […]

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Product Reviews

Ham Radio Manufacturer Spotlight: Firestik Antenna Company

DX Engineering is going all-in on its commitment to being the go-to source for mobile radio equipment. You’ll be able to see this firsthand if you’re heading to the 2025 […]

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HAM Radio 101

Amateur Radio Contesting 101

Editor’s note: OnAllBands is pleased to post a series of articles written by accomplished amateur radio contester and DX Engineering customer/technical support specialist Kirk Pickering, K4RO. The articles, originally published […]

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Product Reviews

New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Small Utility Enclosure Kit

OnAllBands will be featuring a bevy of new DX Engineering branded products that will be making their debut in the upcoming 25th Anniversary Edition of the DX Engineering Amateur Radio […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Is Amateur Radio Still Relevant to Young People?

From the perspective of a young person who doesn’t have their amateur radio license yet, the hobby may seem quite obsolete. One confused look at the swap section of a […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

DX Engineering to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with a Mobile Radio-Equipped Jeep Gladiator at Dayton Hamvention® 2025

Dayton Hamvention® has always been a signature event in the amateur radio year for DX Engineering—a chance to meet, greet, and talk shop with hams from every spot on the […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

It’s All in the Cards! More QSL Cards from DXCC Entities on the Air in April 2025

In late March we highlighted a few DXCC entities that will be activated in April 2025. Turns out we only scratched the surface of opportunities to fill bands or record […]

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Antenna Tech

Ham Radio Tech: Linear Loading—Long Wire in a Short Space

For some amateur radio operators, putting up a full-length HF dipole is not always feasible. With today’s postage-stamp-sized lots, some hams can only dream of installing a dipole for 80 […]

Ham Culture & Entertainment

Celebrate 100 Years of the Organization that Helped Save Amateur Radio

In the early 1920s, it was discovered that the shortwave spectrum could be used to support worldwide propagation through ionospheric reflection. It was great for a plethora of applications like […]

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Ham Culture & Entertainment

Common Issues Youth Face in Amateur Radio

Overall, the amateur radio community is an incredibly welcoming and supportive environment. However, there are still a few struggles that plague many of the hobby’s young enthusiasts, particularly when they […]